Hey yall, in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area, where do you guys get the best starter plants-tomato, cucumbers, peppers etc. a good size for a good price? Ghertins was expensive, I don’t feel good about Home Depot…I have gotten from th farmers market in the past.
We are purchasing a 2.5 acre property in Wisconsin (zone 5b), and I'm starting to plan my garden! The house is situated in the middle of the lot, so there is about an acre of lawn in front and the remainder of the lot is behind the home. The prior owners planted several large beds or perrenials so I'll find out what all is there this summer. I also want a large (but not excessive) vegetable garden. In the front yard, I'm thinking of putting in an orchard, berries, and small vineyard. Here's the catch--I have never lived or gardened north of zone 7.
- What type of greenhouse works best for the cold and heavy snow loads? Would love this to double as a warm play zone for my toddler during cold months.
- What will I still be able to plant mid to late June of this year when we have closed on the property?
- What varieties of fruit trees grow well? Any dwarf trees?
- Same for berries and grapes.
- What top 3 things would you reccomend growing that will be easy and likely successful so that I don't get discouraged right away?
Photos of your beautiful gardens encouraged to hype me up!!
Thank you all so much!